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NSF and Micron invest in STEM teacher training to support future microelectronics workforce

Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Micron Foundation announced an investment in four projects to advance STEM education training to…
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Composite image of two lakes. The lake on the left is an unsampled lake that is in a community where > 25% of the population is Hispanic. The lake on the right a sampled lake from a White or non-Hispanic community.

Lakes in marginalized communities sampled less, study finds

Water is essential for all forms of life — humans included — and understanding the quality of available water is critical to knowing where to drink…
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This week with NSF Director Panchanathan

This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan met with representatives from Australia, including Doug Hilton, CEO of CSIRO, Dharmini Robertson, U.S…
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Illustration of a human hand as it might appear if the new tissue transparency effect proves effective in humans. Currently, the effect has only been tested with animals in a laboratory setting. Note that dyes may be harmful. Always exercise caution with dyes and do not consume directly, apply to people or animals, or otherwise misuse.

A window into the body: groundbreaking technique makes skin transparent

Researchers have developed a new way to see organs within a body by rendering overlying tissues transparent to visible light. The counterintuitive…
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Several U.S. Antarctic Program participants explore Taylor Valley in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, one of the very few regions in Antarctica largely devoid of ice.

Weather anomaly experienced in the McMurdo Dry Valleys

The McMurdo Dry Valleys are a unique region of Antarctica, nearly devoid of snow and ice. An atmospheric river event in March 2022 led to record warm…
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Researchers at Toolik Field Station

Nothing to 'shrub' about: How plant coverage is affecting the Arctic carbon cycle

Researchers at Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in the…
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NSF investing nearly $8M in EducateAI awards to develop next generation of well-trained AI workforce

Artificial Intelligence is transforming research, education, manufacturing and everyday life. To prepare the next generation of talent for a diverse…
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The newly discovered species Akarotaxis gouldae, also known as the banded dragonfish.

New Antarctic Dragonfish Species Discovered

A research team at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William & Mary has uncovered a new species of Antarctic fish, which could reshape how…
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This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan engaged with leaders and innovators at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University (OSU), focusing on the future of workforce development, the economic impact of public research universities, and NSF-supported research.

This week with NSF Director Panchanathan

This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan engaged with leaders and innovators at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University (OSU)…
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3D neural network, stroke, neurorestoration, intelligence, self-correction, Brain organoids, Stretchable electronics, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning

NSF invests $14M in bioengineered systems and ethical biocomputing research

The U.S. National Science Foundation has invested $14 million in seven interdisciplinary research projects through the Emerging Frontiers in Research…
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